Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of August.
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🎓 Education
Country music icon Dolly Parton died yesterday at 3:00 p.m. while her Imagination Library, which mailed over 20 million free books to Ohio children since August 2019, continues to serve kids across the state.
🌲 Environment
The sturgeon moon will bring a partial lunar eclipse as 96% of the moon passes through Earth’s shadow (visible in Ohio).
The eclipse begins Thursday, Aug. 27 at 9:23 p.m., peaks past midnight on Friday, and ends at 3:01 a.m.
🏥 Health
Holmes County General Health District launched a falls prevention program that asks businesses, agencies and churches across Holmes and Wayne counties to check facilities for hazards that may cause injuries among older adults.
Organizations that complete the Falls Self-Inspection Checklist can request a Letter of Commitment and receive recognition decals.
🏈 Sports
The Wooster Daily Record released its Week 1 high school football power rankings today + detailing the competitive status of local teams.
The rankings give fans clear insight as the season kicks off.
On Tuesday night, Ashland's volleyball team won its opening OCC match against Wooster, marking its first win over the Generals since 2020 and the first time Wooster has been swept in league play since 2018 (coach Jenise Vaughn praised the team's performance).
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